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During which monarch's reign did the Victorian era take place?
During which monarch's reign did the Victorian era take place?
- King Edward VII
- King George V
- Queen Victoria (correct)
- King Henry VIII
Which literary genre became the leading genre in English during the Victorian era?
Which literary genre became the leading genre in English during the Victorian era?
- Poetry
- Novel (correct)
- Drama
- Essay
Which period was characterized by inward focus and abstract expression?
Which period was characterized by inward focus and abstract expression?
- Enlightenment period
- Victorian era
- Renaissance period
- Romantic period (correct)
Which author wrote about the dehumanizing effects of the Industrial Revolution and the 'Mechanical Age'?
Which author wrote about the dehumanizing effects of the Industrial Revolution and the 'Mechanical Age'?
Which female author wrote about child labor and used a masculine pseudonym?
Which female author wrote about child labor and used a masculine pseudonym?
Which author addressed social problems such as wealth disparity using humor and an approachable tone?
Which author addressed social problems such as wealth disparity using humor and an approachable tone?
Which author used his novels to question religion and social structures during the Victorian era?
Which author used his novels to question religion and social structures during the Victorian era?
Who wrote Under the Greenwood Tree?
Who wrote Under the Greenwood Tree?
Which poet's work was published posthumously in 1918?
Which poet's work was published posthumously in 1918?
Who wrote The Importance of Being Earnest?
Who wrote The Importance of Being Earnest?
Which novelist wrote Middlemarch?
Which novelist wrote Middlemarch?
Which poet drew inspiration from verse forms of Old English poetry such as Beowulf?
Which poet drew inspiration from verse forms of Old English poetry such as Beowulf?
Who wrote The Mill on the Floss?
Who wrote The Mill on the Floss?
Which playwright's works anticipate some of the themes of later poets such as the Georgian Poetry of the early 20th century?
Which playwright's works anticipate some of the themes of later poets such as the Georgian Poetry of the early 20th century?
Who is considered the most famous Victorian novelist?
Who is considered the most famous Victorian novelist?
Which Victorian poet is known for his works like 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'Ulysses'?
Which Victorian poet is known for his works like 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'Ulysses'?
Which Victorian playwright is known for his works like 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'An Ideal Husband'?
Which Victorian playwright is known for his works like 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'An Ideal Husband'?
Which of the following novels was NOT written by Charles Dickens?
Which of the following novels was NOT written by Charles Dickens?
Which of the Brontë sisters wrote the novel 'Wuthering Heights'?
Which of the Brontë sisters wrote the novel 'Wuthering Heights'?
Which of the following is NOT a novel written by Charles Dickens in the 1850s?
Which of the following is NOT a novel written by Charles Dickens in the 1850s?
Which Victorian novelist is known for depicting a more middle-class society than Charles Dickens did?
Which Victorian novelist is known for depicting a more middle-class society than Charles Dickens did?
Who is now regarded as a stronger poet than Dante Gabriel Rossetti?
Who is now regarded as a stronger poet than Dante Gabriel Rossetti?
Which type of drama competed with Shakespeare productions and serious drama during the Victorian period?
Which type of drama competed with Shakespeare productions and serious drama during the Victorian period?
Which London comedy achieved a record of 1,362 consecutive performances in 1892?
Which London comedy achieved a record of 1,362 consecutive performances in 1892?
Who was the leading poet and dramatist of the late Victorian period after W. S. Gilbert?
Who was the leading poet and dramatist of the late Victorian period after W. S. Gilbert?
Which Victorian writer is credited with 'inventing childhood'?
Which Victorian writer is credited with 'inventing childhood'?
Which classic adventure novel is now generally classified as for children, despite being written mainly for adults?
Which classic adventure novel is now generally classified as for children, despite being written mainly for adults?
Which genre of literature required a childlike interest during the Victorian period?
Which genre of literature required a childlike interest during the Victorian period?
Which classic school story was written by Thomas Hughes?
Which classic school story was written by Thomas Hughes?
What led to the growth industry of literature for young people during the Victorian period?
What led to the growth industry of literature for young people during the Victorian period?
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Victorian Era
Victorian Era
The period of Queen Victoria's reign in England.
Leading Victorian Genre
Leading Victorian Genre
The novel was the most popular literary form.
Aesthetic Movement
Aesthetic Movement
An art movement of inward focus and abstract expression.
Charles Dickens's Themes
Charles Dickens's Themes
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Elizabeth Gaskell's Focus
Elizabeth Gaskell's Focus
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Charles Dickens's Style
Charles Dickens's Style
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Thomas Hardy's Themes
Thomas Hardy's Themes
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Thomas Hardy's Work
Thomas Hardy's Work
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Gerard Manley Hopkins's Publication
Gerard Manley Hopkins's Publication
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Oscar Wilde's Play
Oscar Wilde's Play
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George Eliot's Novels
George Eliot's Novels
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Oscar Wilde's Anticipation
Oscar Wilde's Anticipation
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Famous Victorian Novelist
Famous Victorian Novelist
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Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Works
Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Works
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Victorian Theatre
Victorian Theatre
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'Charley's Aunt's Success
'Charley's Aunt's Success
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Victorian Children's Lit
Victorian Children's Lit
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Lewis Carroll's Contribution
Lewis Carroll's Contribution
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'Treasure Island's Audience
'Treasure Island's Audience
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Victorian Fantasy
Victorian Fantasy
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Tom Brown's Schooldays
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Study Notes
Study Notes
Victorian Era
- The Victorian era took place during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Literary Genres
- The leading literary genre in English during the Victorian era was the novel.
Art Movements
- The period characterized by inward focus and abstract expression was the Aesthetic Movement.
Authors and Their Works
- Charles Dickens wrote about the dehumanizing effects of the Industrial Revolution and the 'Mechanical Age'.
- Elizabeth Gaskell wrote about child labor and used a masculine pseudonym.
- Charles Dickens addressed social problems such as wealth disparity using humor and an approachable tone.
- Thomas Hardy used his novels to question religion and social structures during the Victorian era.
- Thomas Hardy wrote Under the Greenwood Tree.
- Gerard Manley Hopkins' work was published posthumously in 1918.
- Oscar Wilde wrote The Importance of Being Earnest.
- George Eliot wrote Middlemarch.
- Gerard Manley Hopkins drew inspiration from verse forms of Old English poetry such as Beowulf.
- George Eliot wrote The Mill on the Floss.
- Oscar Wilde's plays anticipate some of the themes of later poets such as the Georgian Poetry of the early 20th century.
- Charles Dickens is considered the most famous Victorian novelist.
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson is known for his works like 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'Ulysses'.
- Oscar Wilde is known for his plays like 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'An Ideal Husband'.
- 'Oliver Twist' was NOT written by Charles Dickens in the 1850s.
- Emily Brontë wrote the novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' is NOT a novel written by Charles Dickens in the 1850s.
- Elizabeth Gaskell is known for depicting a more middle-class society than Charles Dickens did.
- Christina Rossetti is now regarded as a stronger poet than Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Theatre and Drama
- Farce competed with Shakespeare productions and serious drama during the Victorian period.
- 'Charley's Aunt' achieved a record of 1,362 consecutive performances in 1892.
- Arthur Wing Pinero was the leading poet and dramatist of the late Victorian period after W.S. Gilbert.
Children's Literature
- Lewis Carroll is credited with 'inventing childhood'.
- 'Treasure Island' is now generally classified as a children's novel, despite being written mainly for adults.
- Fantasy was a genre of literature that required a childlike interest during the Victorian period.
- Thomas Hughes wrote the classic school story 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'.
- The growth industry of literature for young people during the Victorian period was led by the rise of compulsory education.
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